Paulin began his obsession with two wheels racing BMX beginning at the age of six; winning multiple world championships by the age of 10 years old. At the age of 13 he would find his true calling after trading out pedals for a motor. So began his run into motocross.
Gautier would go on to make his debut at only 17 in the MX2 class of MXGP. Even with the little experience, he was constantly a podium threat and battling for wins in his first year.
As his career progressed he would build on to his resume capturing 5 MX2 world champtionships before moving up to big bikes in 2012. After moving up Gautier would take the championship in his first year and follow up that victory in 2013 with another commanding champtionship in 2014 MX1 class.
Fast forward to 2017 and Paulin is still hard on the gas, moving his competition out of the way and racing with the intensity that makes him a part of our Syndicate. We are pumped to have him on board the Shift team!

What's your favorite riding location? A private track in Switzerland, the ground always insane!!
What's your most memorable career moment? Latvia 2014, where we won the Nations with Frossard and Ferrandis. The ambiance was really special. Also Maggiora in Italy 2013, i had a great battle with Cairoli.
How did you start riding MX? I was riding BMX since my youngest age, i’ve been world champion but my neighbors was having a bike so it comes naturally that i got interest in. At the age of 13th i had my first bike, all i wanted to do was jumps! But they told me that i first need to learn how to use the clutch!
Who was your favorite rider growing up? I arrive really late in motocross so I never really had an idol.
What are your hobbies? BMX, Mountain bike, Skiing
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